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lawsuits

/ˈlɔˌsuts/ /ˈlɔˌʃuts/

Meanings
noun
In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.

Examples :

"The lawyer advised his client against filing a lawsuit as it would take a lot of time and money to resolve."
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Related Words

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resolve noun

/ɹiːˈzɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹiˈsɒlv/ /ɹiˈsɑlv/

Determination; will power.

"It took all my resolve to go through with the surgery."

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lawsuit noun

/ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/

In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.

"The lawyer advised his client against filing a lawsuit as it would take a lot of time and money to resolve."

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lawyer noun

/ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔ.jɚ/

A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

"The lawyer advised the family on their inheritance rights. "

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resolution noun

/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/

A strong will, determination.

"Despite the difficult situation, her resolution to finish the project was unwavering. "

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against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

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people noun

/ˈpiːpəl/ /ˈpipl̩/

Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

"There were so many people at the restaurant last night."

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advised verb

/ədˈvaɪzd/

To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.

"The dentist advised me to brush three times a day."

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disagree verb

/dɪsəˈɡɹiː/ /dɪsəˈɡɹi/

To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.

"Bob says cats are friendlier than dogs, but I disagree."

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parties noun

/ˈpɑːtiz/ /ˈpɑɹtiz/

A person or group of people constituting a particular side in a contract or legal action.

"The contract requires that the party of the first part pay the fee."

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civil adjective

/ˈsɪv.əl/

Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.

"She went into civil service because she wanted to help the people."

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client noun

/ˈklʌɪənt/ /ˈklaɪ.ənt/

A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.

"The new software company has many clients who need help with their online stores. "

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filing verb

/faɪ.lɪŋ/

To commit (official papers) to some office.

"She is filing her tax documents with the IRS today. "